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Sunscreen Safety

US Sunscreens Just Got More Effective. BU Dermatologist Explains Why

July 14, 2026

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Public Health

As Cyclospora Cases Rise, a BU Expert Explains the Parasite Outbreak

July 14, 2026

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July 8, 2026

Football and Health

NFL Players Four Times More Likely to Die of Diseases Like ALS, Dementia, and Parkinson’s, BU Study Finds

July 8, 2026

Antibiotic Resistance

Boston University-Led Biopharmaceutical Accelerator Boosts New Drugs’ Chances of Success, Study Finds

July 8, 2026

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Research News

Brink Bites: A Boston Climate Leader and New Oral Cancer Targets

June 30, 2026

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June 25, 2026

Home Energy

How Augmented Reality Could Help Engineers Better Insulate Older Homes

June 25, 2026

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June 18, 2026

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Noise Prevention

Fast Company Names Boston University–Designed Sound Shield a “World Changing Idea”

June 18, 2026

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June 16, 2026

Sports Medicine

Would Better Hip Care for Young Female Athletes Prevent Pain and Surgery Later in Life?

June 16, 2026

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June 11, 2026

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Marine science

In His New Book, The Dark Frontier, BU Biologist Explores the Deep Sea—and Provides a Warning on Its Future

June 11, 2026

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June 9, 2026

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Radicalization

How Do Social Movements Emerge—and Why Do Some Radicalize?

June 9, 2026

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June 4, 2026

PhD student Pranav Sultania (second from left) accepts the Anthony Janetos Climate Action Prize on behalf of his team from Janetos’ widow Valerie Gamache (far left) and (starting from third from left) BU’s Dennis Carlberg, Michael Gevelber, and Lisa Tornatore. Photo by Dave Green

Accolades

Squid-Inspired Lab Technology Wins Student Team a Boston University Climate Award

June 4, 2026

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Physics and AI

Boston University Joins National Science Foundation Institute Pushing Frontiers of Physics and AI

June 4, 2026

Boston University Joins National Science Foundation Institute Pushing Frontiers of Physics and AI